Glen Ellyn
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by semi on I-355 near NapervilleNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - A man was killed Wednesday morning after jumping off the Maple Street bridge onto I-355, where he was struck by a semitrailer truck, Downers Grove police said. Sgt. Dav...
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Economy, smoking ban snuff casino profitsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A sinking economy and state smoking ban have combined to torpedo Illinois casinos, whose take from gamblers plummeted more than 25 percent last month compa...
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Kachmer piling up the pointsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - St. Francis senior running back Mark Kachmer has run for 27 touchdowns and two 2-point conversions. He's caught a touchdown pass and has returned a kickoff for a touchdo...
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Briefs: Design contest for kidsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Youngsters ages 5 to 13 are being asked to design a program cover for Naperville Park District's performance of "The Love for Three Oranges," an adaptation of the opera ...
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Chicago Symphony helps open Wentz HallNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is accustomed to mixing it up when it comes to concert venues. "We just got back from a European tour," CSO spokeswoman Raechel Alexander ...
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Bensenville teacher saves choking studentNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Marco Bartolomeo was joking around and laughing with his friends Tuesday while eating ranch dressing flavored tortilla chips when, suddenly, he started to choke. "I coul...
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Glenbard South to present 'West Side Story'Nov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - The classic musical "West Side Story" will be presented in all its glory this weekend by more than 100 Glenbard South High School students. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 ...
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DuPage Co. board sets $12 mil for capital improvementsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - The DuPage County Board is setting aside $12 million next year for capital improvement projects. Where that money will be spent is still unknown, even after several hour...
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Pace fares will go up a quarter in JanuaryNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Pace riders will pay an extra 25 cents at the fare box in January following a Wednesday vote. Pace officials said they recognized it's not a popular move given the econo...
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Metea Valley's first principal excited for charge aheadNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Indian Prairie Unit District 204 has promised parents the walls of Metea Valley High School will be up by August. Now it's up to one man, Principal Jim Schmid, to build ...